Best First Swimsuits for Baby

Show off your own summer blossom with Vera Bradley's "Clementine" floral-print suit. Nice ruffle too! ($32)

The durability of these cute bathers from Boden has earned them a cult following in the brand's native England as well as stateside. ($24)

Brightly doodled dinosaurs tromp their way across Stella McCartney's crossed-back Imogen bathing suit. ($86)

Carter's baby swim shorts are classics, and now most have built-in UPF 50 sun protection so he can play all day long. ($17)

The sweet colors, the bow, and -- OMG, that old-school swim cap! Circo's confection is adorably retro. ($10 suit, $7 cap)

With a design inspired by Moroccan tiles, Tea Collection's trunks hang at about knee level, providing extra coverage. ($40)

Even Gap's baby swimwear is trendy, like this one-piece that riffs on the year's big jumpsuit trend. ($20)

The quick-drying material on Old Navy's suits means your baby won't feel all soggy when you break for lunch. ($13)

With a built-in swim diaper, the shorts from I Play provide three layers of accident protection for a mess-free beach visit. Awesome! ($22)

This confection from Floatimini looks just like a scene from Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Sweet! ($42)

To shield Baby from the sun, dress him in a romper like this one from Platypus Australia. It blocks more than 97.5 percent of ultraviolet rays! ($46)

The stars on NUNUNU's one-piece put this suit into another galaxy. ($42)

Appaman's colorblock trunks have a pocket for hiding treasures found at the beach. ($42)

Originally published in the June 2014 issue of American Baby magazine.